| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $42.96 | 4.125% | $44.7321 | $44.73 | $44.75 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.77 | 9.813% | $6.3362 | $6.34 | $6.35 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.88 | 5.154% | $103.9763 | $103.98 | $104.00 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.78 | 11.780% | $146.1859 | $146.19 | $146.20 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.92 | 12.789% | $90.141 | $90.14 | $90.15 | $90.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.80 | 3.822% | $83.8882 | $83.89 | $83.90 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.79 | 6.384% | $209.3531 | $209.35 | $209.35 | $209.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $635.90 | $684.6128 | $684.62 | $684.70 | $684.60 | |